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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Equipment => Topic started by: Roscoe on December 22, 2014, 06:42:27 AM

Title: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: Roscoe on December 22, 2014, 06:42:27 AM

I'm looking to replace the hard starting, recoil eating 12hp B&S on my 12 yr old Huskee/Speedco/TSC 35 ton splitter. I know there is a "cold/hard start bulletin" on the engine but figured after parts and labor It would be just as cost effective to replace the entire thing. Any suggestions?   

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: stewie3500 on December 22, 2014, 07:00:42 AM

Roscoe,

There are many opinions on this one.. I will offer mine. As a small engine mechanic for 10 yrs by trade and part time for 7, the Honda GX series is hard to beat. The 390 would be the closest replacement.

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: mlappin on December 22, 2014, 07:51:49 AM

Seems like they have two series of those Honda engines though, the one on my power washer you need to keep it somewhere warm or you'll pull your arm right out of the socket on colder days (below 50) while the one on our seed tender starts the first pull every time.

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: hondaracer2oo4 on December 22, 2014, 07:59:25 AM

I know that some will disagree with me here but it is worth looking at the honda clone engines from harbor frieght. Just make sure you open the box before you leave the store to make sure everything is in order.

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: stewie3500 on December 22, 2014, 08:30:01 AM

Mlappin,

You are correct. I would lay money down that the hard starting honda is a GC series. Honda created an affordable engine several years ago to compete with the " knock off"  market. These are easily identified by their plastic recoil housing and fuel tank. The reliable model you speak of is a "Gx" series. Hugh differences from ball bearing supported crankshaft to plastic camshafts.

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: mlappin on December 22, 2014, 11:11:56 AM

You're correct stewie, the seed tender uses a GX and the power washer is a GC, went and looked this AM to confirm. Starters for the GX are stupid expensive I've found, it starts so well I haven't even bothered changing the starter.

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: Roscoe on December 22, 2014, 01:07:03 PM

So the GX is the one to get?
Right now my B&S is a vertical shaft. I'm no mechanic and I'm wondering how difficult it would be to swap vertical for horizontal?
Also, is there anyone on here that deals in these type engines.....would like to support sponsors/members??? If not, who is a good dealer?

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: JTS717 on December 22, 2014, 01:27:06 PM

Is the engine direct coupled to the hydraulic pump or is there a chain or belt that run the pump?  If the pump can handle the same RPM as the pump and is direct coupled then switching from vertical to horizontal should be easy as long as you have the space and enough hose length.  Where are you located?

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: Roscoe on December 22, 2014, 07:09:12 PM

JTS717
Thinking its direct coupled...I'll have to check. I'm in southeasten Michigan

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: aries9245 on December 27, 2014, 05:58:15 AM

I have a knock off Honda 17hp electric start on my homemade splitter it's going on 5 yrs spots about 20 cords a yr starts right up every time it's called Duromax. I've been looking can't find them as before but there still around $285.00 from ebay shipped


Found a whole bunch do a search they all come..

Title: Re: Huskee 35 ton engine
Post by: aries9245 on December 27, 2014, 06:02:23 AM

Ck this one cheap  shaft out the back!
http://www.generatorfactoryoutlet.com/duromax-xp16hp-286?google=1&CAWELAID=230005770000001196&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=COCcnM6j5sICFUsR7AodknAAnQ (http://www.generatorfactoryoutlet.com/duromax-xp16hp-286?google=1&CAWELAID=230005770000001196&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=COCcnM6j5sICFUsR7AodknAAnQ)